As this discussion goes on we should also consider
the implications of a 60/52-54 cri. When it is done on entrance to a vet
check, I often see this with what I consider a fit horse.
I personally think (with no data or specific
knowledge) that an exit CRI is more likely to give useful data. My
reasoning is: 1. At the end of a vet check you should see a low
initial pulse say in the 44-48 range. If not, look extra hard at the
horse. 2. even if the pulse goes up 4-8 bpm no big deal, but if it goes up
even more look very closely. at the horse.
Comments? (Please do not take my comments as
something to act upon- I'm trying to get opinions from people who know something
here.)
Ed
Ed & Wendy Hauser 2994 Mittower
Road Victor, MT 59875
